Site Manager/Supervisor - Commercial Construction

Baker Built Ltd; Gosford; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Laptop and mobile phone

Job summary

Baker Built Ltd on the Central Coast is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor to manage multiple construction projects safely, on time and to plan. The role involves site establishment through to handover with office support for project administration and contractual matters.

Ideal candidate has proven supervision of commercial projects, strong building knowledge, and the ability to coordinate trades, read drawings, and maintain schedules. Central Coast-based with travel between sites on offer.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Carpentry is essential.
• Certificate IV in Building and Construction is preferred.
• Proven experience independently supervising commercial construction projects, including multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Running multiple projects and planning ahead to keep each job moving.
• Coordinating subcontractors, trades, labour, plant and material deliveries.
• Managing site establishment, set-out and day-to-day construction.
• Reading and interpreting drawings, specifications and scopes of work.
• Maintaining a fortnight-ahead programme and informing trades of requirements.
• Checking workmanship, managing inspections and closing defects.
• Maintaining site safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Keeping accurate site records, photos and progress updates.
• Identifying scope gaps, delays and additional work early for action.
• Giving the site team clear direction and support to get work done.

Skills

Site supervision

Reading drawings

Coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Certificate III in Carpentry

Certificate IV in Building and Construction

Tools

Construction software

Digital site records

Job description

Baker Built is a Central Coast-based builder delivering commercial, residential and civil projects. With several new projects secured, we are looking for an experienced Site Supervisor who can run multiple construction projects at once and get them delivered safely, properly and on time.

Our commercial projects typically range from $250,000 to $2 million and include schools, council facilities, amenities buildings and refurbishments.

We are open to full-time employment or a contract arrangement for the right person.

The role

This is a site-focused role with office support for project administration and contractual matters. You need to take an agreed construction plan and make it happen, from site establishment through to completion and handover.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Running multiple projects and planning ahead to keep each job moving.
• Coordinating subcontractors, trades, labour, plant and material deliveries.
• Managing site establishment, set-out and day-to-day construction.
• Reading and interpreting drawings, specifications and scopes of work.
• Maintaining a fortnight-ahead programme and making sure trades know what is required and when.
• Checking workmanship, managing inspections and getting defects closed out.
• Maintaining site safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Keeping accurate site records, photos and progress updates.
• Identifying scope gaps, delays and additional work early so they can be addressed.
• Giving the site team clear direction and support to get the work done.

What you need

• Certificate III in Carpentry is essential.
• Certificate IV in Building and Construction is preferred.
• Proven experience independently supervising commercial construction projects, including managing multiple sites at once.
• Strong practical building knowledge across the full construction process.
• The ability to organise trades, solve problems and make sound decisions on site.
• Clear communication and the ability to give clear instructions, set realistic expectations and hold trades and staff accountable while maintaining good working relationships.
• Confidence using construction software, email, drawings and digital site records.
• A current driver’s licence, Working with Children Check and White Card.

Experience on school, council or government projects will be well regarded.

We need someone who takes ownership, treats people properly and raises issues early. You should know what is happening on your jobs, what is coming next and what needs to be organised to keep them on track.

What we offer

• A salary package or contract rates based on your experience and the agreed arrangement.
• Company vehicle, fuel card, laptop and mobile phone for an employed position, with equipment and vehicle arrangements discussed separately for contractors.
• A varied pipeline of projects.
• Office support for administration, procurement paperwork and contractual communication.
• The opportunity for ongoing work with a Central Coast-based business.

Our office is in Erina, with projects across the Central Coast, Hunter and Newcastle regions. Travel between sites is part of the role.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.